Accident: Lagos warns motorists against reckless driving

Scene of the Third Mainland Bridge accident | credits: africanspotlight.com

Lagos State Government has warned motorists and commercial bus drivers in the state against reckless driving in the interest of other road users.

The warning came against the backdrop of an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday when a motorist fell into the lagoon.

The state government also said the major objectives of the state traffic law were to ensure sanity, safety and security of lives and property.

It therefore urged motorists to, at all times, leave their parks, homes and offices earlier to enable them to get to their destinations on time, instead of resorting to speeding which could endanger their lives and other road users.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Lateef Ibirogba, who decried speeding, also commended all those who rescued the driver of the ill-fated Toyota Sienna with registration number BB974EKY, Mr Shola Oladimeji, from the lagoon.

Oladimeji was said to have lost control of his car and skidded off the Third Mainland Bridge and plunged into the lagoon underneath.

Ibirogba said the quick intervention of local divers and all the emergency workers was a clear indication that Lagosians are caring people.

The commissioner said, “The fact that a road is good should not be an excuse to speed while driving. The road signs and symbols are not there for decoration but for the safety of lives, if only we could observe them. We must, at all times, ensure that our vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a journey.

“We thank God that the swift response by the people around the area and the emergency stakeholders also saved the life of the driver and his car.

“Instead of unnecessary rush and speeding on the highways, Lagosians should add to their travel time. They should try and leave their homes or offices early enough to enable them to get to their destinations. This is better than endangering their lives and those of other road users.”

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